An evening dining guide to Ubud, Bali | Updated November 2026
Ubud is beautiful during the day, but there's something particularly lovely about the town after sunset.
The market stalls begin to close, the streets grow a little quieter, and the question changes from what should we explore today? to where should we go for dinner tonight?
And really, after a day spent wandering through temples, rice terraces, and busy streets, a good dinner and a properly made cocktail sound like a pretty reasonable plan.
Luckily, Ubud has plenty of options.
You can settle into a cosy restaurant for Indian curry and a tamarind cocktail, enjoy modern Indonesian cooking in an elegant townhouse, or head towards Sayan for sunset drinks overlooking a jungle valley.
Some of the best restaurants in Ubud for dinner and cocktails include Pesona Lounge Ubud, Donna, Hujan Locale, Pica South American Kitchen, IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen, Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop, and The Sayan House. Each offers a different combination of food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Here are seven places worth considering for your next evening out. This is an editorial selection based on their dining concepts and cocktail offerings, rather than a ranking by review scores.
1. Pesona Lounge Ubud – Modern Indian Cuisine and Cocktails in Central Ubud
Best for: Indian food, date nights, vegetarian-friendly dining, and relaxed evenings with cocktails.
Location: Jl. Goutama Selatan No.25A, Central Ubud.
Not every dinner needs to be a formal occasion. Sometimes you simply want somewhere comfortable enough to settle into, order a few dishes, enjoy a drink, and forget about checking the time.
Tucked along Jalan Goutama Selatan, Pesona Lounge Ubud brings together modern Indian cuisine and a relaxed restaurant-and-lounge atmosphere, just a short walk from Ubud Palace and Ubud Art Market.
The menu balances familiar Indian favourites with a few distinctly Pesona creations.
Take the Burrata Butter Chicken, for example. Traditional butter chicken is already known for its rich tomato-based sauce, but Pesona finishes its version with creamy burrata, adding another layer of richness to the dish.
For vegetarian diners, Dal Makhani with Burrata offers a similar indulgent approach, combining slow-cooked black lentils with fresh burrata.
There are also familiar favourites such as Chicken Tikka Masala, biryani, tandoori dishes, and freshly prepared naan.
And then there are the cocktails.
The Tamarita combines reposado tequila, tamarind, ginger, and lime with a house tajín rim. Its tangy, citrus-forward profile makes it an interesting choice alongside a richly spiced dinner.
Prefer something more classic? The bar also serves a Perfect Negroni, Amaretto Sour, and an Optimist Old Fashioned.
One detail worth mentioning is the kitchen's approach to preparation. Pesona makes its own paneer and yogurt, prepares dishes to order, and offers vegetarian and vegan choices. Guests with specific dietary needs can discuss suitable preparations with the team.
On Thursday and Sunday evenings, live music from 7 PM to 10 PM adds another reason to stay a little longer.
What to try: Burrata Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani with Burrata, Garlic Naan, and Tamarita.
Opening hours: Daily, 12 PM–11 PM.
Explore the Pesona Lounge Ubud menu, or read the guide to live music in Ubud if you're planning an evening with entertainment.
Planning a dinner for two or a celebration with friends? You can also reserve a table at Pesona Lounge Ubud.
2. Donna Ubud – Mediterranean Flavours and a Lively Evening Atmosphere
Best for: Group dinners, celebrations, cocktails, and a more energetic evening.
Location: Jl. Monkey Forest No.67, Ubud.
If your idea of a good night involves a stylish restaurant, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and the possibility of continuing the evening after dinner, Donna deserves a place on your list.
Located on Monkey Forest Road, Donna brings together Mediterranean and Latin American influences in a contemporary dining space.
Expect sharing plates, carefully presented dishes, and a cocktail selection designed for guests who enjoy spending an entire evening at one venue.
The menu features dishes such as seafood paella and ceviche, while the bar offers classics alongside more contemporary creations.
Donna is particularly suited to groups who want a social dinner rather than a quiet, intimate meal. Its dining and nightlife concept means the atmosphere can become livelier as the evening progresses.
It's the kind of place to consider when everyone in your group agrees that dinner shouldn't necessarily be the end of the night.
What to explore: Mediterranean and Latin American sharing plates, seafood dishes, and the cocktail menu.
Good to know: Donna offers dining and late-night entertainment, so consider the atmosphere you prefer when reserving.
Website: Donna Ubud
3. Hujan Locale – Indonesian Cuisine with a Contemporary Touch
Best for: Indonesian food lovers, couples, and an elegant dinner with cocktails.
Location: Jl. Sri Wedari No.5, Central Ubud.
There are plenty of places in Ubud to discover Indonesian food, but Hujan Locale approaches the experience a little differently.
Created by chef Will Meyrick, the restaurant explores regional Indonesian cooking through carefully considered dishes inspired by local culinary traditions.
Rather than limiting itself to one island or style of cooking, Hujan Locale draws inspiration from different parts of the Indonesian archipelago.
You'll find rich curries, regional spices, seafood, and dishes designed to be shared.
The restaurant occupies a character-filled townhouse, giving it a more intimate atmosphere than many of Ubud's larger dining venues.
Its cocktail programme is another highlight, incorporating Southeast Asian ingredients and contemporary interpretations of familiar drinks.
Some cocktails are prepared using a vintage-style cocktail trolley, bringing an additional touch of theatre to the dining experience.
For visitors interested in discovering Indonesian flavours beyond the usual tourist favourites, Hujan Locale provides a more exploratory dining experience.
What to explore: Regional Indonesian dishes, sharing plates, and cocktails featuring local ingredients.
Good to know: The restaurant is centrally located, making it convenient for an evening out near Ubud's main streets.
Website: Hujan Locale
4. Pica South American Kitchen – An Intimate Dinner with Bold Latin Flavours
Best for: Romantic dinners, food-focused travellers, and couples who enjoy creative cooking.
Location: Jl. Dewisita, Central Ubud.
Small restaurants can sometimes deliver the most memorable evenings.
Pica South American Kitchen is a good example of a restaurant where the attention is firmly on the food, the ingredients, and the people preparing them.
Founded by Chilean chef Cristian Encina and Monica Fernandez, Pica focuses on South American cuisine, with a particularly strong influence from Peruvian cooking.
Its menu celebrates bright flavours, seafood, careful preparation, and dishes that balance traditional recipes with contemporary techniques.
Ceviche is a natural starting point, while other seafood dishes and slow-cooked meats offer a richer direction for dinner.
The restaurant also offers a tasting-menu experience for guests who would rather leave some of the decisions to the kitchen.
Cocktails and a curated wine selection accompany the food, making Pica particularly appealing for a slower, more intimate evening.
One thing to remember: Pica is a relatively small restaurant. If you're planning a special dinner, booking ahead is a sensible idea.
What to explore: Ceviche, South American seafood dishes, tasting menus, and cocktails.
Good to know: Pica focuses on evening dining, rather than being an all-day restaurant.
Website: Pica South American Kitchen
5. IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen – Pan-Asian Sharing Plates and Creative Cocktails
Best for: Cocktail enthusiasts, casual date nights, and sharing food with friends.
Location: Jl. Monkey Forest, Central Ubud.
Some restaurants take their food seriously. Others are known for their cocktails.
IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen manages to give both a proper place at the table.
This Ubud restaurant combines contemporary Pan-Asian dishes with a cocktail programme developed around distinctive ingredients, house preparations, and creative interpretations of familiar drinks.
Co-owner and head bartender Ketut brings experience from Melbourne's bar scene into a venue that remains firmly connected to Bali.
The menu is designed around dishes that work well for sharing, making it an appealing choice for groups who enjoy ordering several plates rather than one main course each.
But the drinks deserve just as much attention.
The Pandan Colada introduces an Indonesian-inspired twist to the classic tropical cocktail, using pandan and coconut flavours.
Meanwhile, the Ubud Old Fashioned brings together spiced rum, cacao notes, and aromatic smoke.
And if you prefer something lighter, the Hibiscus Mule offers a fruity, refreshing alternative.
IBU SUSU is particularly appealing if you're the kind of diner who enjoys discussing what goes into a cocktail almost as much as deciding what to eat.
What to explore: Pan-Asian sharing plates, Pandan Colada, Ubud Old Fashioned, and Hibiscus Mule.
Good to know: This is a lively restaurant and bar, rather than a formal fine-dining venue.
Website: IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen
6. Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Cocktails Above Ubud's Greenery
Best for: Rooftop dining, couples, celebrations, and pre-dinner sunset drinks.
Location: Bisma Eight Hotel, Jl. Bisma No.68, Ubud.
Want a little greenery with your evening cocktail?
Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop offers a different perspective on Ubud dining.
Located at Bisma Eight Hotel, the restaurant sits above the surrounding greenery, creating a setting that feels slightly removed from the busy streets below.
The kitchen brings together modern European influences with touches of Southeast Asian cuisine, while the menu makes room for fresh local produce, seafood, meat dishes, and vegetarian choices.
Copper also places emphasis on ingredients sourced from Bali, including produce associated with its garden in Tegallalang.
As for the cocktails, the rooftop bar offers both signature creations and familiar classics, with local ingredients helping shape the drinks menu.
The setting makes Copper particularly appealing for guests who want to begin the evening with a drink before moving into a longer dinner.
You don't need to be staying at Bisma Eight to dine here, either. The restaurant welcomes outside guests.
What to explore: Seasonal dishes, sharing plates, locally inspired cocktails, and the rooftop bar.
Good to know: If the rooftop setting is important to your plans, consider making a reservation and checking seating arrangements in advance.
Website: Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop
7. The Sayan House – Japanese-Latin Cuisine with a Jungle View
Best for: Sunset cocktails, romantic dinners, and special occasions.
Location: Jl. Raya Sayan No.70, Sayan, Ubud.
If you don't mind travelling a little beyond central Ubud, The Sayan House offers something that the town's street-level restaurants simply cannot: a dramatic view across Ubud's lush valley.
The restaurant combines Japanese and South American culinary influences, bringing together ingredients and cooking traditions that might not seem like an obvious match at first.
Yet that's part of the appeal.
Its menu features dishes such as Salmon Saikyoyaki, King Prawn Jambalaya, and other creations that explore the meeting point between Japanese techniques and Latin flavours.
The Sunset Bar is another reason to visit.
Set towards the edge of the jungle, the bar serves cocktails against a panoramic natural backdrop.
A Hibiscus Margarita is among the drinks highlighted on the restaurant's menu, offering a colourful alternative to the usual pre-dinner cocktail.
For couples celebrating an anniversary or travellers looking for a particularly scenic evening, The Sayan House is worth considering.
What to explore: Japanese-Latin fusion dishes, Hibiscus Margarita, and the Sunset Bar.
Good to know: Arrive before sunset if the view is your main reason for visiting, and request suitable seating when booking.
Website: The Sayan House
How to Choose the Right Restaurant for Dinner in Ubud
With so many good options, the easiest way to decide is to think about what kind of evening you actually want.
For Indian food and a relaxed lounge atmosphere: Pesona Lounge Ubud combines curries, vegetarian dishes, cocktails, and live music on selected evenings.
For a livelier group dinner: Donna brings a more energetic, social atmosphere.
For contemporary Indonesian food: Hujan Locale offers regional flavours in an elegant setting.
For an intimate, food-focused dinner: Pica is a strong choice, particularly if you enjoy South American cuisine.
For creative cocktails: IBU SUSU puts plenty of attention into its drinks without overlooking the food.
For rooftop dining: Copper provides greenery, evening drinks, and a contemporary menu.
For sunset views: The Sayan House is a destination worth travelling a little further for.
There isn't one restaurant that suits every occasion. The best choice depends on whether you're looking for a quiet conversation, an adventurous meal, a celebration, or simply somewhere enjoyable to end your day.
Where Is the Best Area in Ubud for Dinner and Cocktails?
For visitors staying in central Ubud, the streets around Jalan Goutama, Jalan Dewisita, Jalan Sri Wedari, and Monkey Forest Road are particularly convenient.
This part of town offers a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, and bars within a relatively compact area.
If you've spent the afternoon exploring Ubud Palace or Ubud Art Market, you can easily continue your evening with dinner nearby.
Jalan Goutama Selatan, for example, is home to Pesona Lounge Ubud and is within walking distance of the main centre.
Restaurants around Sayan and the surrounding hills offer a different atmosphere, often placing more emphasis on jungle scenery and destination dining.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dinner and Cocktails in Ubud
What are the best restaurants in Ubud for dinner and cocktails?
Pesona Lounge Ubud, Donna, Hujan Locale, Pica South American Kitchen, IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen, Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop, and The Sayan House are seven options worth exploring. They range from relaxed Indian dining to Indonesian cuisine, South American food, rooftop dinners, and sunset cocktail experiences.
Where can I have a romantic dinner in Ubud?
For couples, Pesona Lounge Ubud offers a relaxed Indian dining experience in central Ubud, while Pica is suited to intimate, food-focused evenings. Copper and The Sayan House are alternatives for guests who place more importance on scenic surroundings.
Are there restaurants in Ubud that serve vegetarian food and cocktails?
Yes. Pesona Lounge Ubud offers vegetarian and vegan-friendly Indian dishes alongside cocktails and alcohol-free drinks. Copper also provides vegetarian-friendly options. For strict dietary requirements, contact the restaurant directly to confirm ingredients and preparation.
Where can I find dinner and cocktails near Ubud Palace?
Central Ubud has several options within the surrounding streets, including Pesona Lounge Ubud on Jalan Goutama Selatan, Hujan Locale on Jalan Sri Wedari, and Pica on Jalan Dewisita.
Do I need to book a restaurant for dinner in Ubud?
Not every restaurant requires a reservation, but booking ahead is recommended for popular dinner times, weekends, romantic evenings, and special celebrations. Smaller venues such as Pica can have limited seating, while sunset-focused restaurants may be busier during golden hour.
One Last Thought: A Good Night in Ubud Doesn't Need to Be Complicated
A memorable evening doesn't always require an elaborate plan.
Sometimes it's finding a quiet table, ordering something you've never tried before, and discovering that the cocktail you chose works surprisingly well with dinner.
Other nights call for a lively restaurant, a good view, or an evening that continues long after the plates have been cleared.
That's the beauty of Ubud's dining scene. There's room for all of it.
And if you're wandering through central Ubud with an appetite for Indian food and a well-made cocktail, we'd love to welcome you to Pesona Lounge Ubud.
Explore our Indian food menu, discover more places in our cocktail bar guide to Ubud, or book your table for your next evening out.
Restaurant menus, opening hours, performances, and availability may change. Check directly with each venue before visiting.
